Singled out for its strong track record in tech-focused transactions, Bird & Bird also handles M&A, spin-offs, joint ventures and corporate restructurings across the life sciences, real estate, energy, healthcare and automotive sectors. The group is a popular choice for domestic and international clients, including small to medium-sized enterprises, investors and entrepreneurs. Practice head Lourdes Ayala specialises in M&A, venture capital and private equity transactions, while Alberto Rodriguez stands out for his work in deals involving the tech, gaming, e-sports and life sciences sectors.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The Bird & Bird team integrates excellently with the internal Legal Advisory team, in such a way that the cohesion and synergy between both (the management profile of the internal lawyer and the technical quality of the external lawyers) achieve the perfect combination.’
- ‘I have had the pleasure of working closely with Lourdes Ayala, M&A partner of the firm. Human quality and dedication to the client are her distinctive features, without forgetting her technical quality and negotiating capacity.’
Key clients
- Refresco Europe Bv
- Renault
- Aora Health, S.L.
- Rocket Software Uk Limited
- Stellantis N.V.
- Guesty Group
- Heygaz Biomethane, Sl (Infravia Capital Partners)
- Cellnex Telecom Sa
- Moog Cleaning Systems, Ltd
- PCS Innotec International, N.V.
- A4W S. R. O. (Across Finance)
- Geriavi Sa - Domus Vi
- Iqvia Information, S.A.
- Rsk Environment Ltd
- Axcel (Solara)
- NTI Group
Work highlights
- Advising Refresco Europe BV on the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of the Spanish company Thermin Europe, S.L., holding of Frias Nutrición, S.A. (grupo Frías).
- Advising corporate venture capital IQVIA Information, S.A. on the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of the Spanish company Bitac Map, S.L
- Advising Renault in relation to the acquisition of the 50% of Zity, a prominent urban mobility service provider, from Ferrovial.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Lourdes Ayala